Decapeptide-18 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-WINT that stimulates the formation of a new hair follicle.
Skin conditioning
In skin care, conditioning is everywhere. Consumers have always wanted their skin moisturized, nourished, restored, and protected. Each of these benefits results from the activity we call conditioning.
Here are some of the most intriguing products for providing conditioning effects. They have performance properties offering "extraordinary" conditioning for the skin.
These are specialty ingredients that create memorable, distinctive features in skincare products – the kind of features that will help offerings stand out in the minds of customers.
From phospholipids to quaternaries, the products in the line are based on exceptionally creative chemistry, making them ideal ingredients for today's personal care products. Features such as mildness, substantivity, high performance, and multifunctionality are common in modern skin conditioners.Decapeptide-19 is a synthetic peptide with the sequence Ala-Cys-Asp-Gly-Arg-Thr-Gln-Ala-Leu-Cys that inhibits the specific biological activity of TNF-α cytokine and exhibits anti-inflammatory and hair growth-promoting properties. It is known under the trade name CG-Elima.
Decapeptide-20 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-Promkine that interacts with receptors for the melanocyte-stimulating hormone preventing the loss of pigment by hair keratinocytes.
Decapeptide-4 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-IDP2 that mimics the Somatomedin growth factor involved in normal skin growth, healing, and wound repair. Applied topical, it boosts collagen and elastin production improving skin elasticity and firmness.
Decyloxazolidinone is a heterocyclic organic compound with an oxazolidine ring and lipophilic decyl (C10 - 10 carbon atom chain) "tail".
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate is an active alkoxylated di-ester, a water-dispersible, surfactant soluble, silky emollient, detangler, and slip enhancer. It is also used as a solubilizer suitable for transparent formulations.
Di-PPG-3 Ceteth-4 Adipate is a synthetic gentle "detackifying" emollient designed for mildness in leave-on products, especially for sensitive skin or where abrasion is involved in the skin treatment process (i.e., facial scrubs, microdermabrasion).
Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate is a transparent liquid polymer and a low-viscosity emollient with an ESSF (Emollient Skin Spreading Factor) value of 3.8. It promotes the targeted delivery of actives and pigments.
Diacetyl Boldine (DAB) is a derivative of Boldine, an alkaloid initially found in the Boldo (Peumus boldus). It is also known under the Sederma's trade name Lumiskin™.
Dicaprylyl carbonate is a diester (double ester) of carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol (1-Octanol containing eight carbon atoms) and is the powerful performer in fast-spreading emollients.
Dicaprylyl Ether is a dioctyl ether, a colorless and odorless oily liquid with low molecular weight and low polarity. High-purity dioctyl ether is not susceptible to oxidation and is readily biodegradable. It is stable over the wide pH range (3-11).
Diethylhexyl Carbonate is a diester of ethylhexyl alcohol and carbonic acid. It is an emollient for cosmetics and personal care formulations that provides a light and silky skin feel.
Diethylhexyl Maleate is a light lipophilic ester, a clear, almost colorless liquid, that exhibits excellent properties fo
Diglycerin (Diglycerol) is a clear, colorless liquid that is more dense than Glycerin. Diglycerol has been incorporated into personal care products in Japan since the 1980s. It is a mild humectant, provides gloss to hair, and can enhance fragrance/flavor impact and longevity.
Dihydroxyacetone (1,3-Dihydroxy-2-Propanone) is a simple saccharide used in self-tanning preparations. It is a white powder with a characteristic odor, readily soluble in water and mixtures of water and ethanol.
Diisopropyl Adipate is a diester of isopropyl alcohol with adipic acid, a clear, colorless, odorless liquid. It is a multifunctional, light, non-occlusive, and non-oily emollient.
Diisopropyl Sebacate is the diester formed by the reaction of isopropyl alcohol and sebacic acid, and it is completely synthetically derived. It is a hydrophobic, clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid at 25°C with almost no odor.
Diisostearoyl Trimethylolpropane Siloxy Silicate is a liquid copolymer of a silicone resin and an organic ester of isostearic acid that can be used as an emollient and film former agent in everything from protective skin products to color cosmetics.
Diisostearyl Malate is a liquid diester of an alpha hydroxy acid. This ester exhibits an excellent skin feel characterized by cushion and emolliency, leaving the skin soft and supple.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is a substantive liquid ester with both intense cushion and a high degree of gloss.
Dimethicone is usually used in oil-free facial moisturizers. It decreases transdermal water loss without a greasy feel. PDMS has occlusive and emollient properties and suitable for acne and sensitive skin as it is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.
Dimethicone PEG-7 Cocoate is a silicone pol
Dimethiconol Behenate is a silky and luxurious soft white paste that imparts a lubricious emollience. As a silicone-based ingredient, it is non-comedogenic. Dimethiconol Behenate is extremely hydrophobic and occlusive making it functional for skin barrier products.
When the reactive Amodimethicone Soya Ammonium Chloride condenses with Dl-Panthenol and forms a substantive polymer Dimethiconol Panthenol, its former designation was Panthenol Amino Dimethicone.
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a bioadhesive block copolymer for dermal active delivery and enhanced moisturization. Its benefits include:
Dimethylaminopropylamido PCA Dimethicone is a unique pyrrolidone dimethylamidopropylamine. It is an organosilicon for personal care products that provide long-lasting substantivity and emolliency and is compatible with many emollients.
The anomalous accumulation of melanin and constant daily exposure to ultraviolet radiation are responsible for changes in skin pigmentation, that is, aging spots, melasma, freckles, and senile lentigines.
Dioctyldodecyl Fluoroheptyl Citrate is a triester of fluoro-alcohol, Guerbet alcohol (C20), with citric acid, a high-viscosity emollient ester insoluble in water. It is an oily liquid soluble in natural and mineral oils, fatty alcohols, and esters.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate (known under the trade name Pelemol® DP-144B) is the reaction product of Dipentaerythritol, Tetrapolyhydroxystearate acid, and behenic acid. It is 100% active, hydrophobic, tacky, and substantive.
Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/Tetraisostearate is the tetraester of dipentaerythrityl and hydroxystearic acid/isostearic acid. This hydrophobic, occlusive, skin-conditioning emollient ester is similar to lanolin in feel and consistency.